Chadwell Adds Mid-Year Enrollees to Bolster 2024 Signing Class

Liberty University Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has added 10 transfers and several talented newcomers to his 2024 football signing class.

All the newcomers have already enrolled at the University and will take part in Liberty's spring practices, which start on Friday morning. The Flames will hold their annual Spring Football Game at Williams Stadium on March 2 to wrap up spring workouts.

In December, Chadwell announced 18 new signees as part of the early signing period. Today's transfer and newcomer additions bring the 2024 football signing class count currently to 31 total newcomers to the Mountain.

The transfers include QB Ryan Burger (Appalachian State), WR Donte Lee, Jr. (Shaw), WR Tyson Mobley (Coastal Carolina), OL John Paul Flores (Louisville), DB Dominick Hill (Temple), LB Jahmar Brown (Coastal Carolina), LB Teylor Jackson (East Carolina), LB Aidan Vaughan (Wisconsin), DL Eli Hall (Wake Forest) and K/P Colin Karhu (North Greenville).

The additional newcomers include K/P Sam Crossan (Red Lion Christian Academy), K/P Caleb Willis (Apex HS) and DL Weston Woodard (Liberty Christian Academy).

The Flames' newcomers include five offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, five linebackers, four defensive backs, four wide receivers, three specialists, two quarterbacks, two tight ends and one running back.

Liberty's 2024 newcomers list hails from 14 different states: Georgia (7), Florida (4), South Carolina (4), Tennessee (3), North Carolina (2), Virginia (2), California (1), Delaware (1), Maryland (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (1), Mississippi (1), Ohio (1) and Texas (1), plus one player from Washington D.C.

2024 Flames Football Signing Class

Jayden Bradford *	QB	6-0	185	Lexington, S.C./IMG Academy
Jahmar Brown *	LB	6-1	210	Miami, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas HS
				(Coastal Carolina)
Ryan Burger *	QB	6-4	205	Myrtle Beach, S.C./Myrtle Beach HS
				(Appalachian State)
Sam Crossan *	K/P	6-3	230	Bear, Del./Red Lion Christian Academy
Rod Daniels *	DL	6-2	250	Horn Lake, Miss./Horn Lake HS
				(Northwest Miss. CC)
John Paul Flores *	OL	6-5	305	Arlington, Texas/All Saints Episcopal HS
				(Louisville)
Kristyane Gregory *	DL	6-3	270	Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS
Eldric Griffin *	S	5-11	200	Pensacola, Fla./Grayson HS (Tyler CC)
Eli Hall *	DL	6-3	260	Shelby, N.C./Crest HS (Wake Forest)
Blake Heckmann	OL	6-5	275	Maryville, Tenn./Maryville HS
Devin Henderson *	S	5-10	190	Cartersville, Ga./Cass HS
Connie Hewitt *	TE	6-3	260	Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS
Dominick Hill *	DB	6-2	200	Orlando, Fla./Jones HS (Temple)
Teylor Jackson *	LB	6-1	225	Washington, D.C./H.D. Woodson HS
				(East Carolina)
Andrew Johnson *	OL	6-3	295	San Diego, Calif./Poway HS (San Diego Mesa)
Colin Karhu *	K/P	5-10	200	Rock Hill, S.C./South Pointe HS
				(North Greenville)
Rex Lahr *	OL	6-2	280	Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North HS
Donte Lee, Jr. *	WR	6-3	175	Baltimore, Md./Dunbar HS (Shaw)
Tyson Mobley *	WR	6-0	180	Longwood, Fla./Master's Academy
				(Coastal Carolina)
Jon Monteiro	WR	6-2	185	Randolph, Mass./Xaverian Brothers HS
Ronald Moore, Jr. *	CB	5-11	190	Griffin, Ga./Spalding HS
Seneca Moore	LB	6-2	215	Sumter, S.C./Crestwood HS
Eric Smith	WR	5-9	175	Richmond, Va./Varina HS
Eli Sisson *	TE	6-3	220	Collierville, Tenn./Collierville HS
Izaiah Taylor *	OL	6-4	275	Stone Mountain, Ga./South Gwinnett HS
Aidan Vaughan *	LB	6-3	225	Wixom, Mich./Walled Lake Western HS
				(Wisconsin)
Kaidon Whidby *	LB	6-0	200	McDonough, Ga./Jasper County HS
Caden Williams *	RB	5-10	195	Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS
Caleb Willis *	K/P	5-10	180	Apex, N.C./Apex HS
Weston Woodard *	DL	6-5	240	Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy

* - Joined Liberty's roster for the Spring 2024 semester

2024 Football Signing Class Information

Jayden Bradford, QB, 6-0, 185, Lexington, S.C./IMG Academy

Mid-year enrollee
Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
No. 58 ranked quarterback in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 61 ranked quarterback in the country as ranked by On3.com
Junior and senior seasons stats: 2,504 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, 228 completion, 68 percent completion rate
18-1 record as a starting quarterback during his junior and senior seasons

Jahmar Brown, LB, 6-1, 210, Miami, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Coastal Carolina)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Coastal Carolina
Played in 13 games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons
Finished 2022 with seven games played, recording 21 tackles (10 solo, 11 assisted)
Added 5.5 tackles for a loss (35 yards), 3.0 sacks (26 yards), two pass deflections and a forced fumble
Saw playing time in six games in 2023, recording five stops (four solo, one assisted)
Started his college career at South Carolina (2019-21)
Saw playing time in 18 games (2019: 9 games, 2020: 1 game (injured); 2021: 8 games)
Graduated high school from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Rated the 88th-best player in the state of Florida
Rated the 48th-best outside linebacker in the nation, and No. 712 in the 247Sports Composite
Helped his Raiders team post a 13-2 record in 2018, finishing as the Florida Class 7A state runner-up
Collected 56 tackles including four sacks and scored three defensive touchdowns as a senior
Notched 86 tackles and six sacks over his final two high school seasons

Ryan Burger, QB, 6-4, 205, Myrtle Beach, S.C./Myrtle Beach HS (Appalachian State)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Appalachian State
Saw playing time in one game during both the 2022 and 2023 seasons
Completed 11-of-17 passing attempts for 113 yards and a touchdown
Started the season opener against Gardner-Webb in 2023 where he suffered a season-ending injury
Graduated high school from Myrtle Beach High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Threw for 6,474 yards and 70 touchdowns while completing 65 percent of his passes in three varsity seasons at Myrtle Beach
As a senior, completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards with 32 touchdowns and just three interceptions for a 9-2 team that reached the third round of the 4-A playoffs
All-State selection by the South Carolina Football Coaches Association
Selected for the North/South Bowl and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas (which was canceled)
Also rushed for 433 yards as a senior
Led Myrtle Beach to a 7-2 record and a berth in the SCHSL 4-A lower state final as a junior, when he passed for 2,217 yards with 23 touchdowns
During Myrtle Beach's 13-1 season in 2019, as a sophomore, stepped in for an injured starter during the playoffs and led team to four postseason wins to reach the state final
Passed for 900 yards during that playoff run
Three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings

Sam Crossan, K/P, 6-3, 230, Bear, Del./Red Lion Christian Academy

Graduated high school from Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Del.
Second-team all-state kicker
First-team all-district punter

Rod Daniels, DL, 6-2, 250, Horn Lake, Miss./Horn Lake HS, (Northwest Miss. CC)

Mid-year enrollee
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 73 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 6 ranked JUCO defensive edge in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
Transferring to Liberty from Northwestern Mississippi Community College
Finished the 2023 season with 26 tackles, 4.0 tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks
2023 All-MACCC North Division first-team all-conference honoree
Helped lead Horn Lake High School to an undefaeted season and the state championship in 2018
First-Team All-Region honoree
Also had offers from Arkansas State, Georgia State, New Mexico State and Utah State

John Paul Flores, OL, 6-5, 305, Arlington, Texas/All Saints Episcopal HS (Louisville)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Louisville
Saw playing time in 12 games during the 2023 season
Helped the Cardinals finish the season with a 10-4 record and earn a spot in the ACC Championship game
Saw playing time in 10 games in 2022, starting five contests
Named to the Academic All-ACC team in 2022
Started his college career at Dartmouth
Played in 20 games during the 2019 and 2021 seasons
Helped Dartmouth lead the Ivy League in rushing both seasons and win back-to-back league championships
Graduated from All Saints Episcopal High School in Fort Worth, Texas
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools all-state first team and academic all-state first team
Three-sport athlete
TAPPS Class 5A basketball all-state second team and academic all-state first team
Threw the shot and discus at All Saints, earning all-state honors as a junior

Kristyane Gregory, DL, 6-3, 270, Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
First-team all-region and all-state selection as a senior
Also had offers from Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Memphis, Troy and Western Kentucky

Eldric Griffin, S, 5-11, 200, Pensacola, Fla./Grayson HS (Tyler CC)

Mid-year enrollee
Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
No. 51 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 84 overall ranked JUCO recruit in the country as ranked by On3.com
No. 5 ranked JUCO cornerback in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 11 ranked JUCO cornerback in the country as ranked by On3.com
Transferring to Liberty from Tyler Community College
Finished the 2023 season with 31 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble
Also received offers from FAU, Kennesaw State, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico, Sam Houston, UMass, Utah State and Western Kentucky

Eli Hall, DL, 6-3, 260, Shelby, N.C./Crest HS (Wake Forest)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Wake Forest
Spent two seasons at Wake Forest (2022 and 2023)
Redshirted during the 2022 season
Saw playing time in two games in 2023
Graduated from Crest High School in Shelby, N.C.
Four-star recruit by Rivals
Finished his senior season with 32 tackles (24 solo), 8.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks
Led his team to a 10-3 record with Crest winning the league in two of his final three seasons
Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas selection
Carolina Bowl Watch List
Finished his junior year with 40 tackles, 9.0 tackles for a loss, 6.0 sacks and 19 quarterback hurries
Big South 3A co-Defensive Lineman of the Year honors
Had a breakout season as a sophomore with 52 tackles, 4.0 tackles for a loss, 1.0 sacks, a 58-yard interception return, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
Also played three years of varsity basketball

Blake Heckmann, OL, 6-5, 275, Maryville, Tenn./Maryville HS

Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
Also had offers from Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, Memphis, Middle Tennessee

Devin Henderson, S, 5-10, 190, Cartersville, Ga./Cass HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
2022 Region Defensive Player of the Year
First-team all-state defensive back

Connie Hewitt, TE, 6-3, 260, Murfreesboro, Tenn./Oakland HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
No. 93 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
Helped Oakland High School claim two 6A state championships
2023 TACA All-Star selection
Also had offers from Middle Tennessee, Troy and Western Kentucky

Dominick Hill, DB, 6-2, 200, Orlando, Fla./Jones HS (Temple)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Temple
Played in 23 games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons
Finished 2023 with 47 tackles (29 solo, 18 assisted) in 11 games played
Added four pass deflections and a forced fumble
Finished 2022 with 29 tackles (20 solo, nine assisted) in 12 games played
Added four pass deflections
Started his college career at South Carolina (2020 and 2021)
Saw playing time in 12 games in 2021, recording six tackles
Appeared in the final five games of 2020
Graduated from Jones High School in Orlando, Fla.
Helped the Fightin' Tigers posted a 13-2 record in 2019, reaching the state Class 5A championship game
Recorded 30 tackles with a district-leading six interceptions as a senior
As a junior, had 34 tackles, 12 pass breakups, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery
No. 1-ranked player in the Orlando Sentinel's 2020 Central Florida Super 60
Also competed in sprints and jumps for the track & field team

Teylor Jackson, LB, 6-1, 225, Washington, D.C./H.D. Woodson HS (East Carolina)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from East Carolina
Saw playing time in 41 career games over four seasons (2020-23)
Finished his time in East Carolina with 83 career tackles (27 solo, 56 assisted), 7.5 tackles for a loss (43 yards), 2.0 sacks (28 yards), five pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
Started all 12 games during the 2023 season, finishing the year with 51 tackles (14 solo, 37 assisted), 4.5 tackles for a loss (27 yards), 1.0 sacks (16 yards), four pass deflections and a forced fumble
Graduated high school from H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C.
Began prep career at Dunbar High School in Baltimore (2015) before transferring to Woodson High School (2017-18) and then National Christian Academy (2019)
Returned to action in 2017 after a one-year layoff and made an immediate impact for at Woodson as a starting safety
Recorded 110 tackles and a pair of interceptions as the Warriors booked a 9-3 overall record (6-0 league) and went two rounds deep into the DCSAA playoffs – defeating Eastern 48-0 in the opener before falling to Ballou 21-14
Helped Woodson to a 10-4 (6-0) mark in 2018 as a senior playing primarily the safety position with additional action at nickel and linebacker
Joined the National Christian Academy program in 2019 and helped lead the Eagles to a 7-3 record as a team captain
Recorded 25 tackles (15 solo), one sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup in seven contests
A three-star prospect according to 247Sports.com and ESPN.com
ESPN.com also listed him among the Top 15 players in the D.C. area
A two-star selection per Rivals.com

Andrew Johnson, OL, 6-3, 295, San Diego, Calif./Poway HS (San Diego Mesa)

Mid-year enrollee
Originally signed out of high school at Oregon State
Transferring to Liberty from San Diego Mesa College
Played both offensive and defensive line at Poway High School
Also competed in wrestling, qualifying for the 2020 state championship

Colin Karhu, K/P, 5-10, 200, Rock Hill, S.C./South Pointe HS (North Greenville)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from North Greenville
Saw playing time in 31 games over three seasons (2021-23)
Made 78.05 percent of his field goal attempts (32-of-41)
Also averaged 55.8 yards per kickoff
Named to the Gulf South Conference Academic Honor Roll

Rex Lahr, OL, 6-2, 280, Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington North HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
All-Ohio honorable mention selection

Donte Lee, Jr., WR, 6-3, 175, Baltimore, Md./Dunbar HS (Shaw)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Shaw University
Saw playing time in 10 games during the 2023 season
Finished the season with 26 receptions for 402 yards and three touchdowns
Also averaged 25.1 yards per kickoff return (13 returns for 326 yards)
Returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown
CIAA Football All-Conference kickoff returner
CIAA Football Offensive All-Rookie team

Tyson Mobley, WR, 6-0, 180, Longwood, Fla./Master's Academy (Coastal Carolina)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Coastal Carolina
Saw playing time in 35 games during four seasons (2020-23)
Finished his time at Coastal with 54 receptions for 652 yards and seven touchdowns
Also added 10 punt returns for 48 yards
Had a breakout season in 2022 with 40 receptions for 490 yards and five touchdowns
2022 All-Sun Belt honorable mention selection
Graduated high school from Master's Academy in Oviedo, Fla.
A two-star recruit at wide receiver by Rivals
Ranked as high as No. 29 in the Orlando Sentinel's Central Florida Super60 class of 2020 rankings
Named to the All-SSAC first team in 2019 as a senior
Invited to play in the Florida vs. Georgia High School Showcase game
Also selected to play in the Central Florida All-Star Game
Led his team to the 2019 SSAC Class 2A state championship title and a 9-2 overall record his senior season
Finished his senior season with 40 receptions for 857 yards and 12 touchdowns
Averaged 21.4 yards per catch on the season
Totaled 1,126 all-purpose yards his senior year, an average of 102.4 per contest
Returned three interceptions for a touchdown and one fumble recovery for a score on defense

Jon Monteiro, WR, 6-2, 185, Randolph, Mass./Xaverian Brothers HS

2023 Catholic Conference All-Star
Also received offers from: Bowling Green, Bryant, Old Dominion and UAB

Ronald Moore, Jr., CB, 5-11, 190, Griffin, Ga./Spalding HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
Senior season stats: 56 tackles, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, one forced fumble and one defensive returned touchdown
Also received offers from Akron, Appalachian State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Miami (Ohio), Middle Tennessee, Navy, Old Dominion, Troy, Tulane, UAB and Western Michigan

Seneca Moore, LB, 6-2, 215, Sumter, S.C./Crestwood HS

Defensive Player of the Year as a senior
First-team all-conference selection as a senior
Senior season stats: 68 tackles, 51 solo stops, 27 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, two punt blocks
Also added 19 carries for 196 yards and six touchdowns

Eli Sisson, TE, 6-3, 220, Collierville, Tenn./Collierville HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
No. 94 ranked tight end in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
2023 Collierville High School Senior Hall of Fame
Three-time Region 8-6A All-Region selection
Also had offers from Arkansas State, Army , Charlotte, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, Miami (Ohio), Rice, Rutgers, Temple, Troy, UAB, UCF, UNLV, West Virginia and Western Kentucky,

Eric Smith, WR, 5-9, 175, Richmond, Va./Varina HS

Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
Also had offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, James Madison, Marshall, Maryland, Old Dominion, UConn and Virginia Tech

Izaiah Taylor, OL, 6-4, 275, Stone Mountain, Ga./South Gwinnett HS

Mid-year enrollee
Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
Also had offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Western Kentucky, Georgia State, Miami, Mississippi State and UCF

Aidan Vaughan, LB, 6-3, 225, Wixom, Mich./Walled Lake Western HS (Wisconsin)

Mid-year enrollee
Transferring to Liberty from Wisconsin
Saw playing time in one game during the 2022 season
Graduated from Walled Lake Western High School in Commerce Charter Township, Mich.
Three-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN
First-team all-state by MHSFCA as a senior
Named first-team all-conference as a senior
Named first-team Metro Detroit Dream Team
Made a school-record 136 tackles and recorded 27 TFLs as a senior
Also scored 10 total touchdowns (4 rushing, 5 receiving, 1 kick return)
Three-year conference scholar-athlete
MHSFCA Academic All-State as a senior

Kaidon Whidby, LB, 6-0, 200, McDonough, Ga./Jasper County HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
No. 85 ranked linebacker in the country as ranked by 247Sports.com
No. 72 ranked linebacker in the country as ranked by On3.com

Caden Williams, RB, 5-10, 195, Calhoun, Ga./Calhoun HS

Mid-year enrollee
Two-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by On3.com
Senior stats stats: 1,100 rushing yards, 300 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns
Also had offers from: Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Georgia Tech
Boston College and Western Kentucky

Caleb Willis, K/P, 5-10, 180, Apex, N.C./Apex HS

Graduated from Apex High School in Apex, N.C.
2023 Vegas XLII Field Goal Finalist
2023 TOP 12 Camp Selection

Weston Woodard, DL, 6-5, 240 Lynchburg, Va./Liberty Christian Academy

Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Va.
Region 3C Defensive Player of the Year as a senior
All-State first-team defensive end
All-Region first-team defensive end
Helped Liberty Christian Academy win the VHSL state championship as a senior, capping a perfect 14-0 record
Finished his senior season with 63 tackles, 15.0 tackles for a loss, 6.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble

Schedule

Chadwell Adds Mid-Year Enrollees to Bolster 2024 Signing Class

Players Mentioned

Jayden Bradford

Jahmar Brown

Ryan Burger

Rod Daniels

John Paul Flores

Kristyane Gregory

Eldric Griffin

Eli Hall

Teylor Jackson

Andrew Johnson

Colin Karhu

Rex Lahr

Donte Lee, Jr.

Tyson Mobley

Ronald Moore, Jr.

Eli Sisson

Aidan Vaughan

Kaidon Whidby

Caden Williams

Main Links

Men’s Sports

Women’s Sports

About

Chadwell Adds Mid-Year Enrollees to Bolster 2024 Signing Class

Related News

Players Mentioned

Jayden Bradford

Jahmar Brown

Ryan Burger

Rod Daniels

John Paul Flores

Kristyane Gregory

Eldric Griffin

Eli Hall

Teylor Jackson

Andrew Johnson

Colin Karhu

Rex Lahr

Donte Lee, Jr.

Tyson Mobley

Ronald Moore, Jr.

Eli Sisson

Aidan Vaughan

Kaidon Whidby

Caden Williams

Related Videos